Mag Drive maxijet mod?

Jeremy Blaze · 11/17/2007, 09:05 AM

With the sucess of the maxijet mods making these pumps high flow units, I was thinking, on a larger scale.

Could someone or has someone tried doing this to a mag drive pump? For large tanks, this seems like a possible way to make some huge waves!

spscrackhead · 11/17/2007, 10:23 AM

i also have the same question

JaredWaites · 11/17/2007, 11:51 AM

**** I was thinking the same thing just the other day!

Bump!

rnhrtfan · 11/17/2007, 12:13 PM

good idea anyone have anything on this yet????? surely someone has tried it...

superedge88 · 11/17/2007, 12:20 PM

spazz did one on a big eheim once.

JaredWaites · 11/17/2007, 12:44 PM

Pics?

Where's the thread, I've been searching.

Lucky Strike · 11/17/2007, 06:10 PM

its the same concept as the maxijet mods, just with a different pump and different propeller sizes. spazzs moved like 4300 gph on a 1250.

JaredWaites · 11/17/2007, 09:34 PM

We know its the same concept, we're trying to see if someone has done it and can further explain...there might be certain details that are important and I don't feel like tearing up a brand new mag

Jeff · 11/17/2007, 09:54 PM

It would be just like a larger, hot Tunze stream but less expensive

RONCGIZMO · 11/17/2007, 09:55 PM

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Originally posted by JaredWaites
We know its the same concept, we're trying to see if someone has done it and can further explain...there might be certain details that are important and I don't feel like tearing up a brand new mag

Dude, your as sick as I am...

I thought about doing that to a Mag5 I have...But I only have a 37 gallon tank >big time overkill< however after looking at the pump and taking the cover off I think it would be just as easy to mod a mag as an MJ and then but it all back like new if you don't like it...

I think I'm going to watch this one a bit...

specialkb · 11/18/2007, 12:26 AM

I know it's been done to a mag 18 but i cant give any details as of right now. maybe this person will chime in all i can say is LOTS OF FLOW

JaredWaites · 11/18/2007, 08:30 AM

Why so hush hush?

Top secret coral aquaculture mission?

Justjoe · 11/18/2007, 10:18 AM

I have a mag 18 prop unit prop prototype in use and it moves a ton of water, even in a 20k gallon tank. The guy who made it for me is a very busy guy, but may chime in at some point.

LooklikeME · 11/18/2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally posted by Justjoe
I have a mag 18 prop unit prop prototype in use and it moves a ton of water, even in a 20k gallon tank. The guy who made it for me is a very busy guy, but may chime in at some point.

any pics?

JaredWaites · 11/18/2007, 05:10 PM

Yeah pics would be awesome, I can understand though if your too busy with the 20k system lol

That would be awesome if you can have your friend post about him modding the Mag 18.

I'm ready to mod this 7, and get some serious flow for the 150.

spscrackhead · 11/18/2007, 07:19 PM

do you think a modded 5 would be too much for a 75?

BlakDuc · 11/18/2007, 08:00 PM

5 or 7 wouldn't matter. They are the same motor. It would all depend on what prop you use. You could always adjust the flow on it by cutting down the prop or getting a smaller one for it.

jvdb · 11/18/2007, 11:02 PM

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Originally posted by Justjoe
even in a 20k gallon tank.

Did you mean tank or swimming pool?

Justjoe · 11/19/2007, 06:44 AM

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Originally posted by jvdb
Did you mean tank or swimming pool?

Well a tank that I can swim in

The guy who made me one has a lot of time into it, and he isn't ready to release the details yet so sorry I can't post any pics right now. My apologies, but I do want to honor his request but did want to confirm that it is a viable project. It does move a tremendous amount of water.

krikor · 11/19/2007, 08:22 AM

So if i buy a mag 7 prop for my mag 5 it will work?

Tagging along... i love modding things... lol

BlakDuc · 11/19/2007, 08:38 AM

A mag 7 "impellor" will work in a mag 5 casing.

krikor · 11/19/2007, 08:55 AM

Thanks, good to know if i need more output for my mag5, Sorry about calling it a prop... all this talk about prop modding the impeller, i had props on the mind.

JaredWaites · 11/19/2007, 09:01 AM

Well we used to own a hobby shop a while back, I wonder if I can get a hold of Dumas and get some big props.

JaredWaites · 11/19/2007, 09:13 AM

Justjoe,

How are you lighting that 20K tank at 6 1/2 feet deep?

dngspot · 11/19/2007, 10:08 AM

I have seen a post on the hitchhikers guide to maxi jet mods. Deep in the post you will find it. What I remember is the guy was lifting rocks in a small tank.

11/17/2007, 09:05 AM	#1
Jeremy Blaze Former Reef Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 5,864	Mag Drive maxijet mod? With the sucess of the maxijet mods making these pumps high flow units, I was thinking, on a larger scale. Could someone or has someone tried doing this to a mag drive pump? For large tanks, this seems like a possible way to make some huge waves! __________________ Trust me my friend, the names are not important at all. I've own hundreds of different zoas and palys and don't know the name of a single one. In my opinion, they are a waste of valuable time. Mucho Reef

11/17/2007, 10:23 AM	#2
spscrackhead Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Waddell AZ Posts: 696	i also have the same question __________________ hobby???? are you serious this is an ADDICTION

11/17/2007, 12:13 PM	#4
rnhrtfan Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winfield, WV Posts: 424	good idea anyone have anything on this yet????? surely someone has tried it... __________________ Scott Current Tank Info: 30G Oceanic Cube, 175W MH, Vertex IN-80, 2-Tunzes modded 6025's

11/17/2007, 12:20 PM	#5
superedge88 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 827	spazz did one on a big eheim once. __________________ DRILL IT!!! Current Tank Info: In charge of over 50,000 gallons of fish only tanks

11/17/2007, 09:54 PM	#9
Jeff Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 11,907	It would be just like a larger, hot Tunze stream but less expensive __________________ Always remember.... any time you reef, you also reef with every reefer that reefer has reefed with. Mitch 2/18/10 IWNFT343F Current Tank Info: Innovative Marine 20

11/17/2007, 11:51 AM	#3
JaredWaites Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Destin, FL Posts: 1,482	**** I was thinking the same thing just the other day! Bump!

11/17/2007, 12:44 PM	#6
JaredWaites Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Destin, FL Posts: 1,482	Pics? Where's the thread, I've been searching.

11/17/2007, 06:10 PM	#7
Lucky Strike Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 112	its the same concept as the maxijet mods, just with a different pump and different propeller sizes. spazzs moved like 4300 gph on a 1250.

11/17/2007, 09:34 PM	#8
JaredWaites Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Destin, FL Posts: 1,482	We know its the same concept, we're trying to see if someone has done it and can further explain...there might be certain details that are important and I don't feel like tearing up a brand new mag

11/18/2007, 12:26 AM	#11
specialkb Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 340	I know it's been done to a mag 18 but i cant give any details as of right now. maybe this person will chime in all i can say is LOTS OF FLOW __________________ Kyle Current Tank Info: 90G Reef, setting up 230G Reef

11/18/2007, 08:30 AM	#12
JaredWaites Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Destin, FL Posts: 1,482	Why so hush hush? Top secret coral aquaculture mission?

11/18/2007, 10:18 AM	#13
Justjoe Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,682	I have a mag 18 prop unit prop prototype in use and it moves a ton of water, even in a 20k gallon tank. The guy who made it for me is a very busy guy, but may chime in at some point. __________________ -Joe Why do we ONLY RE-TEST our water when the results are NOT what we want them to be?! Current Tank Info: 20,000 gallon 30' x 14' x 6.5' deep

11/18/2007, 05:10 PM	#15
JaredWaites Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Destin, FL Posts: 1,482	Yeah pics would be awesome, I can understand though if your too busy with the 20k system lol That would be awesome if you can have your friend post about him modding the Mag 18. I'm ready to mod this 7, and get some serious flow for the 150.

11/18/2007, 07:19 PM	#16
spscrackhead Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Waddell AZ Posts: 696	do you think a modded 5 would be too much for a 75? __________________ hobby???? are you serious this is an ADDICTION

11/18/2007, 08:00 PM	#17
BlakDuc Fragger Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Waldorf, MD Posts: 4,518	5 or 7 wouldn't matter. They are the same motor. It would all depend on what prop you use. You could always adjust the flow on it by cutting down the prop or getting a smaller one for it. __________________ Joe Cude Current Tank Info: IM Fusion 40

11/19/2007, 08:22 AM	#20
krikor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southern Philly Burbs Posts: 452	So if i buy a mag 7 prop for my mag 5 it will work? Tagging along... i love modding things... lol __________________ Yes, Krikor is my real name... DVRC Respect _____________________________ Current Tank Info: Taking it Slow

11/19/2007, 08:38 AM	#21
BlakDuc Fragger Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Waldorf, MD Posts: 4,518	A mag 7 "impellor" will work in a mag 5 casing. __________________ Joe Cude Current Tank Info: IM Fusion 40

11/19/2007, 08:55 AM	#22
krikor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southern Philly Burbs Posts: 452	Thanks, good to know if i need more output for my mag5, Sorry about calling it a prop... all this talk about prop modding the impeller, i had props on the mind. __________________ Yes, Krikor is my real name... DVRC Respect _____________________________ Current Tank Info: Taking it Slow

11/19/2007, 09:01 AM	#23
JaredWaites Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Destin, FL Posts: 1,482	Well we used to own a hobby shop a while back, I wonder if I can get a hold of Dumas and get some big props.

11/19/2007, 09:13 AM	#24
JaredWaites Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Destin, FL Posts: 1,482	Justjoe, How are you lighting that 20K tank at 6 1/2 feet deep?

11/19/2007, 10:08 AM	#25
dngspot Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 851	I have seen a post on the hitchhikers guide to maxi jet mods. Deep in the post you will find it. What I remember is the guy was lifting rocks in a small tank. __________________ A real man builds it... Then his wife shows him what he did wrong. Current Tank Info: 210 RR, 75G sump, 350lbs DIY rock, DIY dual chamber calcium reactor, 7500 gph flow